Hurling proposals fix the one thing that wasn’t broken

The new hurling proposals focus almost entirely on the provincial championships. Why is this? asks Donal O’Grady.

Over the years there has been talk proposing an open championship draw but most of the debate in recent seasons centred around the Allianz League format and the question of a six- or eight-team Division 1A.

I have heard little comment about the need to revamp the provincial championships. They are not knockout but they are the next best thing. There is an atmosphere and an edge to the games that is steeped in tradition and the rivalry of near neighbours.